Challenges of

communication working
on International projects
and with International
students

Kristine Tihanova

22.10.2020.
What do I know
about
Communication?
What do I know
about Intercultural
Communication?
What do I think
about
Communication?
What should I tell you?

Example with topic of creativity

Connect all dots with one line, not repeating the same path
 Conclusion nr.1
You can’t learn creativity!
At least I can’t learn…

Each of us already have strong personality

factors and this influence how we think and how
we create.
One thing I learned…

– Test your borders, test your limits

– Through yourself in challenges and new situations
– Accept the challenges life gives you
– Travel alone!
Conclusion nr.2
Stereotypes
 Conclusion nr.2
Stereotypes
1. They might be wrong
2. But mostly they are true
3. They help me to understand the partner and work better
4. They help in some situations if you know how to use them in your favor.
5. It is my responsibility to create «NEW STEREOTYPES»
Conclusion nr.3

Open your mind

 Conclusion nr.3
Open your mind
1. We all think we are open-minded, but are re really?
2. Example of the travel to Georgia
3. Analyze, reflect, make the conclusions, use the lessons learned
4. Finally – if you see that the person is not ready for accepting – leave it!
 Conclusion nr.4

Know the culture – it helps

 Conclusion nr.4
Know the culture
- If you know, you can be prepared
- If you will know, you will not do serious mistakes
- You do not have to accept, just take it easy
- Use sources to which you can trust
 Conclusion nr.5

We all are human beings

 Conclusion nr.5
We all are human beings
- We all want the same things – to be accepted, to be included,
to be loved.
- Sometimes we just need someone to listen.
So, have a good drive through the
communication jungle!